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Article: Medication and health care service utilization related to depressive symptoms in older adults with psoriasis.(ARTICLES)
- Article from:
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
- Article date:
- November 1, 2004
- Author:
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Abstract
Objective: This study examined the relationship between depressive symptoms and related medication adherence and health care costs in older adults (age [greater than or equal to] 65 years) with psoriasis.
Design: Prospective longitudinal cohort study over a 2-year post enrollment period in a population of older adults with psoriasis enrolled in managed care.
Setting: A Medicare Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) in southeastern United States with prescription benefits.
Participants: Sixty-three older adults with psoriasis using topical corticosteroids therapy and enrolled in a Medicare HMO for a 2-year continuous period.
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